The Murder In My Family

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Melissa Nease Apr 17, 2021

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Episode 83 Melissa Nease On February 28th, 2021, Twenty-Nine year-old Mother of three, Melissa Nease, was found dead from a gunshot inside her Ocklawaha, Florida home. Just 2 days earlier, her boyfriend and kids had gone to Tennessee to watch the snow fall. Melissa had recently started a job, and had to work so she could not go on the trip. It was a decision that proved to be deadly. Intruders entered her home on quiet and remote, Guava Pass Drive and perhaps were surprised that she was home. There may have been an altercation. Whatever the case, the killer or killers fled the home leaving Melissa to die alone. The main clue that investigators have to work with is surveillance video from an external camera. That camera captured at least one man fleeing the scene- tripping over a piece of patio furniture as he runs. Someone may recognize him. Police have identified two possible suspects, but no arrests have been made. Melissa's family is desperate for answers. Her sister Amy discusses the case in this episode and shares her fears that the case could go cold. If you have any information about the murder of Melissa Nease, please call Marion County Sheriff Detective Daniel Pinder at 352-368-3508. If you want to remain anonymous but you think you have helpful information, you can call Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-268-7867 and make sure to reference "21-20" in your call. Melissa's Sister Amy welcomes contact as well if you have any information. You can reach her via Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/amy.harris.1441 You also may be interested in the Justice for Melissa Nease Facebook group at- https://www.facebook.com/groups/melissanease This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling and Every Plate Meal Delivery. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family You can try Every Plate yourself for just $1.99 per meal plus get an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code family199 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Norma Mae Martinez-Cooper Apr 03, 2021

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Episode 82 Norma Mae Martinez-Cooper 40 year-old Mother of 3, Norma Mae Martinez-Cooper vanished from a seedy part of Longview, Texas on April 19th, 2006. Her body was found the next day not far from where Norma had last been seen. She had been beaten to death, and there was evidence Norma was bound, sexually assaulted, and tossed from a moving vehicle. Norma's sister, Linda, traveled from Arkansas to Texas in an effort to find out what happened to her sister, and who was responsible. 15 years later, the case remains unsolved. Linda discusses in this episode some of the hurdles she's faced in trying to get justice for Norma, If you have any information about her death please call the Longview Police Department at (903) 237-1199. You can call Gregg County CrimeStopper's anonymous 24 hour tip hotline at 903-236-7867. To learn more about Norma's case, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/normamae.maetinez This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Loretta Benaderet Mar 20, 2021

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Episode 81 Loretta Benaderet Years of family dysfunction, and mental illness culminated on September 4th, 2014 when 76 year-old Loretta Benaderet was gunned down by her own son in Casper, Wyoming. The murder-suicide carried out by Loretta's son David was shocking, but not totally unimaginable. Loretta's daughter Kim experienced years or torture and abuse at the hands of her brother, and despite many warning signs, this final violent act wasn't able to be stopped. Kim discusses the tragic events surrounding her mother's murder, and recounts the horrible things she survived growing up next to David and Loretta. Warning: This episode deals extensively with animal cruelty, mental illness, and suicide. To learn more about preventing animal cruelty, visit: HumaneSociety.org Suicide Prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Learn more 800-273-8255 NAMI: Natl alliance of mental illness https://www.nami.org/Home This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: Zodiac Speaking Mar 13, 2021

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Introducing: Zodiac Speaking Zodiac Speaking is a new True Crime Podcast from AbJack Entertainment that explores in depth, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer case. In every episode, Zodiac case experts Mike Morford and Richard Grinell explore various aspects of one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries. New episodes air every other Saturday beginning on March 13, 2021. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode. Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105 or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PodcastZodiac Visit Mike Morford's Zodiac site at: http://zodiackillersite.com/ And Richard Grinell's Zodiac site at: https://www.zodiacciphers.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Bryan Lewis Mar 06, 2021

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Episode 80 Bryan Lewis 21 Year-Old Bryan Lewis was gunned down in his Louisville, KY home during the early morning hours of October 20th, 2012, while his Mother, Rhonda slept only feet away in the next room. Jolted awake by the shots, Rhonda called 911 and raced out into her living room only to find both Bryan, and his beloved dog in a pool of blood. Rhonda knew that Bryan was dead, and later his Pit Bull had to be euthanized. Almost a decade later, Rhonda wonders who came into her home and murdered Bryan in cold blood, and why. She discusses Bryan's life & brutal death in this episode, and her efforts to seek justice for him. If you have any information about the circumstances surrounding the murder of Bryan Lewis, you're encouraged to call and report anonymously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the Louisville Metro Police Department tipline at 1-502-574-5673. You can also report an anonymous tip online to the Louisville Metro Police Department by visiting- bit.ly/LMPDtipline Bryan's family is offering a $10,000 reward in his case. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Kevin Anthony Sanders Feb 20, 2021

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Episode 79 Kevin Anthony Sanders 15 Year-Old Kevin Anthony Sanders was murdered in the Chicago suburb of Cicero, Illinois on November 22, 2010. Kevin's life ended in a hail of bullets as he was taking the trash out, and he died just feet from his home. In an area that is overwhelmed with shootings and gang violence, Kevin's case remains unsolved. Police have few clues to work with but his family isn't giving up hope that the person or persons who took Kevin from them will be identified. Kevin's Mom Rosa discusses Kevin's case in this episode. If you have information about the murder of Kevin Anthony Sanders, please call the Cicero PD at 708-652-2130 or call Cook County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-535-7867. You can also go online by visiting www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org To learn more about Kevin's case, visit the following Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Kevin-Anthony-Sanders-498910683525373 or https://www.facebook.com/In-loving-memory-of-Kevin-Anthony-Sanders-133900283330124/?ref=page_internal Check out the good work parents in Chicago are doing to end violence in their community at: https://www.parentsforpeaceandjustice.org/ This episode is sponsored by Better Help Online Counseling and Every Plate meal delivery service. To save 10% off your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family To try Every Plate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes, visit EveryPlate.com and enter promo code Family199 at checkout To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing; Missing Feb 17, 2021

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Introducing; Missing We want to introduce you to a true crime show with a mission to highlight the missing. It's from Tim and Lance - the hosts of Crawlspace. Please subscribe to Missing! Included clips are from recent series on Missing Erica Franolich, Phoenix Coldon and Archer Ray Johnson. And Josh Hallmark of True Crime Bullsh*t is there too. Subscribe now! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/missing-csm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm Follow Missing on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM YT: youtube.com/missingcsm IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM Crawlspace Media: http://crawlspace-media.com/shows#/missing/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Lori Lynn Feb 06, 2021

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Episode 78 Lori Lynn Sixty year-old Mother and Grandmother, Loraine "Lori" Lynn went missing on August 1st, 2017 after driving to her Mom Wanda's home in Liberty Twp, Ohio to pick her up and run an errand. When Lori arrived and found that Wanda was out, she left. What happened after that remains a mystery. What is known is that the following day, Lori's family frantically searched Wanda's 40 acre farm, and found Lori's 2017 Nissan Pathfinder abandoned behind a barn. Further searching led to a tractor partially submerged in a pond. Tragically, Lori was found dead in the tractor. Investigators in a matter of hours close the case deeming it an accident. It wasn't until later when Lori's family viewed surveillance video of Wanda's property that important clues would be revealed, and the case would be changed to a homicide. There is a $20,000 reward for information that helps secure a conviction, and you can leave an anonymous tip with the Liberty Police Department by calling (330) 539-9830. There is also a website dedicated to Lori's life and case, whokilledlorilynn.com. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen Jan 23, 2021

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Episode 77 Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen In August, 2004 an engaged couple, 22 year-old Lindsay Cutshall, and 26 year-old Jason Allen, were sight seeing in Northern CA when they found themselves in the small town of Jenner. Unable to get a hotel room for the night, they decided to camp out on an isolated stretch of Beach known as Fish Head Beach. Despite the secluded cliff-lined area, they were not alone. They were stalked by a killer who crept down and shot them as they slept. It would take 13 years before the truth was finally revealed about their cold-blooded murders and their killer was unmasked. Lindsay's mother Kathy discusses the case. This episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout. To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamily or through Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamily To contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit: TheMurderInMyFamily.com This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

Introducing: The Apology Line from Wondery Jan 19, 2021

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Introducing: The Apology Line from Wondery If you could call a number and say you're sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as "Mr. Apology." As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn't just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series. Listen today at: http://wondery.fm/Murderinmyfamily This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4119331/advertisement

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